To all friends of Yoga Vermont, Yoga Vermont students, teachers, visitors who are living in or around NYC. Please email us with the names of studios and teachers that you love. We would like to pass suggestions on to friends who are moving and will be missing Yoga Vermont very much (especially Kathy and Scott's classes).
We're starting one of the new classes on the fall schedule a little early - Emily Garrett will be teaching Wednesday evenings at 5:40pm at the Chace Mill, beginning this evening. Class will be held in Studio A (downstairs). Pre-natal will be moving to Studio B for the next few weeks, and then shift to a new time slot for the Fall Schedule.
We posted last week about the AYRI changes to their certification/authorization of teacher requirements. The discussion continues on AshtangaNews.com... and more food for thought in yesterday's post. Thanks for keeping us and those who read the blog in the loop.
Just in - these wonderful prints from Swedish artist, Camilla Engman. Sold in sets of 4 at The Lotus Shop - so sweet you'll have to come see for yourself.
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, a group of Burlington-owned restaurants and food venues will participate in "Dine for Sudan," a citywide fundraising event for the New Sudan Education Initiative (NESEI). NESEI is a Colchester-based non-profit working to build secondary schools in South Sudan.
Restaurants participating in Dine for Sudan will donate a part of their day's sales to NESEI. This money will support NESEI's flagship school in South Sudan, and the organization's ongoing Girls Rising Campaign, a campaign raising funds to send financially disadvantaged young women to NESEI's schools in Sudan.
Founded by Sudanese refugees relocated to Vermont, NESEI was built upon a unique connection between the Burlington community and South Sudan.
According to Leah Bevis, a NESEI intern, "We are lucky to have a sizable group of Sudanese refugees living in and around Burlington. We hope that this event will help to firmly establish the connection between our two communities, Burlington and South Sudan, and to unite citizens and businesses here in their commitment to help bring lasting peace and education opportunities to South Sudan."
Dine for Sudan is a day-long event, as the participating restaurants have business hours ranging from 7am to midnight. In this way, Burlington citizens can help to support NESEI at any time of day, simply by choosing to dine at a participating venue. For those interested in learning about NESEI's work, NESEI founder Atem Deng will be speaking about the education crisis in South Sudan, and NESEI's school in South Sudan, from 4:30 – 5:30 in New Moon Café.
Restaurants participating in the Wednesday, Aug. 20 event
Blue Cat Cafe and Wine Bar (4:30 - Midnight)
Magnolia's Bistro (7am – 3pm)
The Skinny Pancake (5pm - closing)
Leonardo's Pizza (11am - midnight)
New Moon Café (7:30am – 6:30am)
Radio Bean (10pm - midnight)
Dobra Tea (11am – 10pm)
-NESEI founder Atem Deng speaks at New Moon Cafe, 4:30 – 5:30
PrAna's new Pre-Natal Yoga Tops have been getting fantastic reviews from our pregnant friends. More have just arrived in new colors and restocked sizes at The Lotus Shop. See details below. (We've also gotten more men's apparel from Prana, and men's Inner Waves Organics will be arriving early next week.)
Designed for comfort as you and your baby grow, the Luna top features great freedom of movement, moisture management and lasting shape retention.
monday
8:45 - ten erica
12:30 - 1:30 mandi
6:00 - 7:30 sugar
tuesday
8:45 - 10:00 annette kripalu
12:30 - 1:30 emily kripalu
6:00 - 7:30 larry
wednesday
6:00 - 7:30 jessica ashtanga
8:45 - 10:00 erica
12:30 - 1:30 kathy
6:00 - 7:30 michele
thursday
8:45 - 10:00 andria
12:30 - 1:30 petra
6:00 - 7:30 keri jivamukti
friday
8:00 - 9:00 roy
12:30 - 1:30 kathy
6:00 - 7:30 keri
saturday
10:00 - 11:30 petra
12:30 - 1:30 sara
4:00 - 5:30 sarah
sunday
9:00 - 10:30 amy
12:30 - 1:30 sara
6:00 - 7:30 keri jivamukti
We are looking for someone to caretake our little sailboat - perhaps someone with a lake house... Kathy can no longer store it by her house. We would love someone to enjoy it. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to enjoy the lake, enjoy the simple little sailboat and the joy it brought us.
If you would like an extended borrow, with our option to take it out once and a while, the boat would be free. If you would like to purchase, $400.
Founded in 2007 by a group of local people who share a common vision for our community, CarShare Vermont is a nonprofit organization that recognizes car-sharing as a practical, easy, and fun way to reduce car dependence, increase mobility, and improve the health of our community and environment. We’ve worked hard to develop a service that benefits our community as a whole, and not just our members – we’ll all enjoy better air quality, fewer cars on the road, and a vibrant local economy
Now you can enjoy the convenience and freedom of a car on demand at a fraction of the cost of owning one (or more than one). CarShare Vermont gives you easy access to a network of vehicles parked around town that you can use whenever you want for as long as you like. You pay based on how much you drive—this saves you money and helps the environment. Whether you have errands to run, need a car for work, or want to get out of town for the weekend, CarShare Vermont can get you there. It’s really that simple!
Restorative Yoga Class with Emily Garrett from 7-9pm in the Chace Mill's Studio C. Single sessions are $20 or two swipes, pre-register online.
August's Restorative Session is tomorrow! (Please note, the 8/28 date listed on the class schedule postcard is a typo!) Registration is available on line.
To be Officially Certified to teach Ashtanga Yoga, one must have direct blessing of Sri K Pattabhi Jois. These qualifications have evolved over the years. As of yesterday, the AYRI website has posted significant changes to the structure of the standards. It also removes many who were on the authorized or certified teacher list. This change brings up interesting questions... for those curious, read the blog post Changes in Ashtanga Teacher Standards on AshtangaNews
rejects the perception of jewelry as a mere accessory burdened by unnecessary details and overly complicated flourishes. jewelry, with its highly personal elements such as a subtle use of color and an innovative use of materials, is faithful to the clean, minimalist aesthetic of contemporary industrial design and architecture. Combining materials like stainless steel, concrete and powder-coated enamel with processes like laser cutting, CNC machining and photo engraving, the collection embraces materials and methods that reflect the design-centric philosophy of its wearers. crafts each piece as an expression of individual style; a modern design object of strength, durability, color and beauty.
Karen Konzuk graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design in 1997. Karen has spent a decade realizing her vision of clean, considered and contemporary jewelry. Her work is sold internationally in Canada, United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Japan. Prestigious stores carrying the collection include La Maison Simons, in Quebec; the Walker Art Center, in Minneapolis, MN; and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, NY
Some of the newer locations carrying Saka Yoga Bags, Mats and Accessories (more here on the Saka site...and more to be posted shortly...)
The studios are full, Church Street is bustling with the tourists and street musicians, soon the college students will arrive. We are busy planning for fall. A schedule preview will be available shortly. Kathy, Scott and Sabe are off to visit her family in Mt. Shasta, California, the land where she grew up. Their days will be filled with kayaks, hikes, horses, dogs, cats, frogs, kids, lakes at the foothills of the beautiful mountain. They return right before Sabian starts first grade, a week before the Fall Schedule begins... Hopefully she'll send us photos. And the rest of us will all lend a hand to help the studios stay well swept and support the subs filling in their classes. We miss you...
Today is Yoga Vermont's10th anniversary! So Happy Birthday to us!
This weekend is the Manju Jois Ashtanga Workshop August 8-10. This will be a great weekend with lots of practice, pranayama, and mantra.
Manju Jois, Ashtanga Yoga guru of Mysore, South India, is the oldest son of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, recognized worldwide as the foremost authority on Ashtanga Yoga.
Among other teachings, Manju introduced Kathy to Shanti Mantras that have become a part of Yoga Vermont’s daily Ashtanga Classes. This is a workshop not to be missed if you wish to explore the source of your practice. In addition to asana, pranayama and mantra practice, Manju allows time for questions at the conclusion. We encourage students to prepare their thoughts in advance in order to respect his generous offering of discussion of the depth of his lifelong practice and lineage.
We are honored to welcome Manju and his family back to Yoga Vermont and ask for pre-registration and participation in the entire workshop to preserve continuity. Workshop will be held in Yoga Vermont’s Chace Mill, Studio C. Workshop Fee $185.
View photos from last year's workshop in our blog archives...
We have just confirmed the next Core Yoga Session with Emily Garret - Sept 16 through October 21. Sorry, there are no open spaces in this upcoming session.
August 8-10 is Burlington's Festival of Fools (insert joke here...). No, really, the Festival of Fools is a curated festival of street theater devoted to community engagement through the celebration of circus arts, music and comedy for family audiences. The festival features the best international street performers from around the globe. Audiences of all ages will feast their eyes on some of the zaniest comic performers as downtown Burlington becomes an epicenter for laughter and spirited entertainment! Four main stage locations surrounding the Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park will feature continuous street theater each day as well as a pet trick show, performance and juggling workshops and Late Night Foolery for adults in Contois Auditoruim. The Festival wraps up on Sunday, August 10th with The Last Laugh in City Hall Park, a mega-show featuring all the performers.
Sorry, we didn't get to posting about the Chew Chew Fest, Brewer's Fest, and all of the many other sumer festivals... but incase we forget, we will mention in advance Burlington's Book Festival, September 12-14, 2008.
One of the optional evening activities during the instructor course last week was to do photo shoots down by the lake. Skies were grey, but the yoga was beautiful.
One of the optional evening activities during the instructor course last week was to do photo shoots down by the lake. Skies were grey, but the yoga was beautiful.
One of the optional evening activities during the instructor course last week was to do photo shoots down by the lake. Skies were grey, but the yoga was beautiful. We'll be posting photos over the next week. This weekend, August 1-3 is one of the Weekend Components, which can be taken alone or as part of the 200 hour program. Details here.
One of the optional evening activities during the instructor course last week was to do photo shoots down by the lake. Skies were grey, but the yoga was beautiful. We'll be posting photos over the next week.
August 1, 2008... a total solar eclipse (everything you might want to know about it via the NASA site) and even more (including this great photo, on mreclipse.com.)
Excerpts from the Ashtanga.com newsletter (full newsletter can be viewed here...)
Introducing the Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Charitable Trust Website - The Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Charitable Trust (www.kpjtrust.org</